Keeping Feet Healthy When The Sandals Come Off
When cool air or rainy weather hits us, our feet often slip from open-toed sandals into athletic and dress shoes and, as a result, are forgotten. But “out of sight, out of mind” should never apply to toes or heels.
Groupon Partners with Bronzeville Retail Initiative
Job creation and opportunities for African American’s are always the main topic of conversation for any plausible solution to all that plagues the black community.
Fifth Third Bank Host a Free Financial Wellness Event
Fifth Third Bank will host the firstever, company-wide initiative to deliver its Empower U® financial literacy courses throughout its 10-state footprint.
AAR Names Cheryle Robinson Jackson First President of AAR Africa
Aerospace and defense contractor AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aircraft maintenance and supply chain solutions worldwide, recently announced the appointment of AAR Vice President Cheryle Robinson Jackson as its first President, AAR Africa.
Career Service Company hosts Sales & Marketing Job Fair
HireLive is a career service company that specializes in Sales, Retail and Management Career Fairs and for more than 10 years, the company has been organizing job fairs across the country.
Chicago Triathlon Boasts Stories of Triumph
While there are many variations of the sport, a triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances.
Residents Take Advantage of Health Fair at IIT
One of the many issues that members of the black community face is the state of the black community’s health.
Make Packed Lunches Cool Again
For elementary school kids, tastes change about as often as the school bell rings.
Barbie® Unveils One-of-a-Kind Doll Honoring Gabby Douglas
Barbie® honors Gabby Douglas, U.S. Women’s Artistic and Olympic Gold Gymnast (2012 London), by unveiling a one-of-a-kind doll in her likeness to remind girls they can be anything.
Diana Ross to be the Featured Entertainer at Chicago Urban League’s Golden Fellowship Dinner Benefit Gala set for Mid November
The Chicago Urban League announced that one of the most iconic entertainers of all time, Diana Ross, will be the headlining performer at the Golden Fellowship Dinner-Centennial Edition benefit gala on November 19, 2016 at the Hilton Chicago. Themed " Building on Our Legacy"
GB Pharma Holdings strategically positions itself in Africa
Durban, South Africa was once again the setting for the largest HIV/AIDS Conferences on global health and development issues in the world. This year’s 21st International AIDS conference was a call to action to bring together people, lacking access to comprehensive treatment prevention, support and care and unite them with the theme, “No one must be left behind.”
SIMMONS, RUSHCARD FUND PROGRAM TO HELP KEEP THE PEACE BETWEEN POLICE AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Russell Simmons is as afraid of a confrontation with police as most other Black men. However, despite a recent incident in which he was pulled over by cops in the Hamptons, the RushCard co-founder and music mogul is most concerned about the relationship between African-Americans and law enforcement.
Woodlawn Breaks Ground on First Market Rate Housing Development in 40 years
The President of the Preservation of Affordable Housing organization (POAH) Aaron Gornstein along with Antonia Riley, and Midwest Regional Director of the U.S. HUD, business owners, community members, stakeholders and 20th Ward Alderman Willie Cochran recently broke ground on a $12.5 million development project.
West Pullman Resident Helps Build New Home
Habitat for Humanity Chicago recently held its 4th annual Women Build that brings together 300 female volunteers over the course of five days to help fund and begin construction on a new home.
Education improvements become law
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner recently signed into law three pieces of legislation State Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins (D-Chicago 16th) sponsored to improve the quality of public K-12 education in Illinois.
CSU Announces New Athletic Director
CHICAGO, IL – Chicago State University officials recently announced that Men’s Head Basketball coach, Tracy Dildy has been appointed university Interim Director of Athletics. He replaces Athletic Director Denisha Hendricks who recently resigned from the position.
Chicago Height’s Swears in New Fire Chief
National polling Company Rueters-Ipsos conducted a recent survey that asked 7,727 adults about their employment status and their intentions with regard to retirement. Among those who identified themselves as retired, 30 percent said that they would re-join the workforce if a job they like became available.
Basketball League Promotes Safety Through Sportsmanship
Many of us were glued to our televisions during the National Basketball Association’s Finals where LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers came out as victors. The harsh reality for many young black boys who dream of being the next Derrick Rose, LeBron James, or Stephen Curry is that they will never be drafted into NBA.
